JOSIE KU
hello!
i am an adventure seeker,
react.js superfan,
and
i think a lot
i am passionate about the intersection of education and technology. i have done ed-tech related work at Wellesley Centers for Women, MIT Media Lab, Microsoft, and First Code Academy.
i am a senior at Wellesley College where i'm heavily involved with the Chinese Student Association and the Whiptails Ultimate Frisbee Team.
i took a gap year from 2019-20 (covid extended to 2021!) from school and worked at cool places like Blackpine and Airwallex.
experience
Airwallex, Software Engineer Intern
dec 2020 to june 2021
I contributed to a variety of frontend projects at Airwallex including the new login and signup site catering to all platform users, and the redesign of the corporate site navigation bar. I currently hold the record of quickest PR made on the frontend team!
BlackPine, Technology Intern
oct 2019 to sept 2020
I designed and implemented a variety of tools to improve operations efficiency at BlackPine. Some workflows I built using Microsoft Power Automate helped reduce technology costs by USD6000/staff!
Jubian, Co-founder and Fullstack Engineer
feb 2019 to aug 2019
I designed and developed the React Native mobile application for a cross-cultural grocery delivery platform, Jubian. The platform is currently deployed on the App Store in the US.
Microsoft, Software Engineer Intern
june to aug 2019
I worked in a team of 7 Microsoft Garage interns to build a web application that teaches low-vision users how to use SmartFonts, alternate alphabets developed by Microsoft Research.
MIT Media Lab, Undergraduate Researcher
sept 2018 to may 2019
I developed a tutorial feature in a child-robot literacy learning game and analyzed data on user preferences on voice-based agents. I also helped develop Sideways, an online exploration tool designed to provoke unexpected inspiration.
other interests/projects
created an online version of my favorite board game, Splendor, during quarantine. play with your friends here!
enjoy exploring the coasts of Hong Kong. check out my adventures and reflections on my instagram @aroundwithjojo
teach coding in my free time
built a React Native mobile prototype for an upcoming Wellesley Centers for Women research project aimed at helping youth gain social media awareness
anyways... drop a line, say hello!
i’m available for freelance or tutoring work but can also talk about anything. i'm perpetually questioning my purpose in life so i always welcome new ideas and thoughts! :)
